February 18th, 2019

Screening Procedures Risk Lives of Syrians Escaping Islamic State

The UN’s World Health Organisation reported that 35 children and newborns have died in the past two months after fleeing Islamic State to al-Hol Camp. Since the 22nd January, 10,000 people have left IS territory and were taken to the camp in Hassakeh Province which now supports 25,000 people. IRIN reports that people entering the camp, which is under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces, are undergoing screening measures to separate suspected IS fighters and supporters from the civilians who have fled to safety.